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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in elearning are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open education initiatives. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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